Trails

Walks

Central to our mission is fostering an appreciation of the region known as Down Jersey. It has been clinically proven that a walk in nature has a positive effect on one’s mental health. Thus CU hosts numerous excursions throughout the year. One format is called Tuesdays on the Fly. We meet at a pre-arranged point and carpool to local environs. Most of our walks have a theme or emphasis that helps to build a greater knowledge of natural history or explores facets of stewardship techniques. In addition, CU Saturdays are offered at least ten times a year. These are intended to introduce participants to local places of interest that are open to the public ie. parks, wildlife management areas, trails, vistas, historic societies, gardens, and the like. River or lake paddles are also part of our programming. These outings are leisurely and folks are relaxed. We explore flora and fauna and discuss aspects of what we observe. Camaraderie is a key component of each event.

CU Maurice River has helped a number of organizations to maintain or create trails, partnering on the following projects:

Upcoming Events

CU Maurice River’s first volunteer work party of 2019 will be held on Wednesday, February 27th at 10 a.m. We will meet at the Neighborhood Wildlife Garden (213 North Third Street, Millville) to cover the back half of the property with salt hay, clean-up any trash, remove brush, and plot out the perfect spot for the welcome sign. This will be in preparation for the community and school activities to be hosted at the garden in spring....

Chili Bowl – an evening of fun, food, and things to buy. This event sells out quickly, cost is $25 per person. For more information call the office at (856) 300-5331 or email at Doreen.Homan@CUMauriceRiver.org.

Get caught up on CU news at the bimonthly business meeting. Following the meeting, Dr. Chris Obopta of Rutgers University will present “Rain Gardens.” Presentation is open to all. If you would like to make a seed germination tray RSVP is required. Event cost is $10 and limited to 30 people.